James Heathershaw
| James Heathershaw CBE | |
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| Secretary of the Department of the Treasury | |
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In office 3 August 1926 – 28 April 1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
James Thomas Heathershaw 7 May 1871 Beaufort, Victoria |
| Died |
25 July 1943 (aged 72) Oakleigh railway station, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Resting place | Kew Cemetery |
| Nationality |
 Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Rosa Ethel, née Rodway |
| Occupation | Public servant |
James Thomas Heathershaw CBE (7 May 1871 – 25 July 1943) was an Australian public servant, best known for his time as Secretary of the Department of the Treasury.
Life and career
James Heathershaw was born on 7 May 1871 in Beaufort, Victoria.[1]
Heathershaw joined the Victorian Public Service in March 1889, transferring to the new Federal Department of the Treasury in 1902.[1]
In 1926, Heathershaw was appointed Secretary of the Treasury Department.[2] He stood down from the role in 1932 due to poor health, and retired in 1935.[2]
Heathershaw died at Oakleigh railway station,[3] of cardiovascular disease on 25 July 1943.[1]
Awards
In June 1972 Heathershaw was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, while Secretary to the Treasury.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 Page, K.H., "Heathershaw, James Thomas (1871–1943)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 16 August 2014
- 1 2 1921 - 1945: Key outcomes and developments, Department of the Treasury, 2001, archived from the original on 6 September 2009
- ↑ "He signed banknotes". The Courier-Mail. 26 July 1943. p. 3.
- ↑ "Search Australian Honours: HEATHERSHAW, James Thomas", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 16 August 2014
- ↑ "Recipients of Birthday Honours". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 June 1927. p. 12.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by James Collins |
Secretary of the Department of the Treasury 1926 – 1932 |
Succeeded by Harry Sheehan |
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